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Cooking with Casey
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Cooking with Casey serves as a vessel to project my passions, and clue in my readers as to what inspires me in this crazy world. Get creative in the kitchen and fuel your tensions and joy into food.
Southwest Hash
2 cups cubed ham 1 1/2 pounds cubed red potatoes 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1/2 onion, diced 1 cup corn 1 cup...
Cracked Out Crackers
9 ounce bag oyster crackers 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 ounce packet hidden valley ranch seasoning mix 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 t Cajun...
White Castle Sliders
1 pound 80/20 ground beef 3/4 packet Lipton onion soup mix 1/2 tablespoon peanut butter 1/3 cup milk 1/2 onion, diced 4 slices Kraft...
Chicken Tortilla Soup
2.5 pounds chicken breast 1 packet taco seasoning 3 cups chicken broth 3 cloves minced garlic 1 chopped onion 1 chopped red bell pepper 1...
Pizza Pasta
12 oz fusilli pasta (or penne or rotini) 2 Tb extra virgin olive oil 8 oz Italian sausage 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped 1 cup onion,...
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
I stick unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder...
Beef Stroganoff
2 pounds beef stew meat 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup beef consommé 1/8 cup Chianti red wine 1 tablespoon worcestershire 1/4...
Southwest Chicken Burgers with Avocado Mayo
Avocado Mayo- 1 avocado (totals 3 ounces once mashed) 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon Sazon seasoning (any mexican seasoning would...
French Onion Chip Dip
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cups finely diced onion 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise Splash of worcestershire 3/4 teaspoon...
Crustless Vegetable and Ham Quiche
6 large eggs 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 t pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil...
Simple Egg Salad with Basil
6 hard boiled eggs, chopped 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon dijon mustard little fresh squeeze of a lemon wedge (1/2...
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed 1 (6 ounce) box stove stop chicken stuffing- prepared as instructed with water and...
Take 5 Candy Bar
1 cup creamy peanut butter 30 snaps pretzels (11 ounce) bag caramel squares 1 cup lightly salted peanuts (12 ounce) milk chocolate chips...
Tuna Melt
1 (12 ounce can) chunk light tuna, drained 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 2 teaspoons dijon 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar pinch salt pinch...
Rachelle’s Snickers Apple Salad
6 large cubed Granny Smith apples 6 regular sized Snickers candy bars, freeze for one hour 1 (8 ounce) thawed container cool whip Once...
Broccoli Summer Salad
2 heads fresh broccoli, cut into bite sized florets 1/4 cup diced red onion 8 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled 3/4 cup golden raisins or...
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
2 cups crushed pretzels 3/4 cup melted unsalted butter 3 tablespoons sugar 1 (8 ounce) package softened Philedelphia cream cheese 1 cup...
My Mom’s Potato Salad
note- my mom has always been known for this salad. It’s my favorite ever and Christmas would not be Christmas without it. 5 pounds peeled...
Grandma Splan’s Heavenly Hash
note- my grandma’s recipe. served at most holidays of my childhood. 8 ounces Cool Whip 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cups fruit flavored...

















